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South Korea Needs to Contend With Sexual Violence

The failed extradition of a child pornographer highlights the Korean legal system’s laxity toward a certain kind of criminal.

Foreign Policy · Aug 10, 2020

Rafale Jets Won’t Save India’s Air Force

Thanks to decades of underinvestment, the force has lost its edge over its increasingly aggressive rivals. A few more planes won’t fix that.

Foreign Policy · Aug 10, 2020

Afghan Women Should Be the Centerpiece of the Peace Process

Afghanistan's future needs to include more than just those who hold guns. Here’s how to make that happen.

Foreign Policy · Aug 10, 2020

All Bets Are Off in Belarus

Sunday’s election results are predictable, but no one knows what comes next.

Foreign Policy · Aug 7, 2020

Iran Policy in Holding Pattern Before Elections

The sudden departure of Brian Hook leaves the Trump administration scrambling to snatch some victory after two years of “maximum pressure” on Iran.

Foreign Policy · Aug 7, 2020

Scowcroft Trusted America

Washington’s honest broker built a National Security Council that placed a lot of power in the hands of a trusted few—despite the chance that those…

Foreign Policy · Aug 7, 2020

Give Up on Proxy Wars in the Middle East

The United States has the opportunity to reshape its alliances and bolster lasting stability in the region—but only by ending a failed approach.

Foreign Policy · Aug 7, 2020

It’s a New Europe—if You Can Keep It

The continent has managed to take a great leap forward—but there still might be a crash landing.

Foreign Policy · Aug 7, 2020

Europe Must Stand Up for Belarus

The crisis has come at the worst possible time, but red lines must be set.

Foreign Policy · Aug 7, 2020

Jalalabad Jailbreak Highlights Resurgence of ‘Eliminated’ ISIS

Despite a huge government effort, and some big blows, the Islamic State has shown surprising staying power in eastern Afghanistan.

Foreign Policy · Aug 7, 2020